Tiroa

Rural locality in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Rural locality in Manawatū-Whanganui region, New Zealand

Tiroa

Rural locality

Coordinates: 38°31′S 175°31′E﻿ / ﻿38.51°S 175.51°E﻿ / -38.51; 175.51
Country| New Zealand
Region| Manawatū-Whanganui region
District| Waitomo District
Ward| Waitomo Rural Ward
Electorates|

* Taranaki-King Country
* Te Tai Hauāuru (Māori)

Government

• Territorial Authority| Waitomo District Council
• Regional council| Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council
Area

[1]

• Total

| 182.32 km2 (70.39 sq mi)
Population

(June 2024)[2]

• Total

| 70
• Density| 0.38/km2 (0.99/sq mi)
Postcode(s)|

3982

Tiroa is a rural locality in the Waitomo District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. State Highway 30 runs through the area.[3] The name means "tall cabbage tree".[4]

Pao Mīere, a Māori prophetic movement, built a cross-shaped whare wānanga (house of learning) called Te Miringa Te Kakara near Tiroa about 1887. It was destroyed by fire in 1983.[5][6][7]

Tiroa School operated from about 1900[8][9] with the buildings replaced in 1925.[9] The school was open at least until 1958.[10]

## Demographics

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Tiroa covers 182.32 km2 (70.39 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 70 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 0.38 people per km2.

Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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2006| 84| —
2013| 51| −6.88%
2018| 42| −3.81%
Source: [11]

Tiroa had a population of 42 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 9 people (−17.6%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 42 people (−50.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 18 households, comprising 27 males and 18 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.5 males per female. The median age was 26.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (14.3%) aged under 15 years, 15 (35.7%) aged 15 to 29, 21 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 3 (7.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 57.1% European/Pākehā, 50.0% Māori, 7.1% Pacific peoples, and 7.1% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 14.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.1% had no religion, 21.4% were Christian, and 14.3% had Māori religious beliefs.

Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (25.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 9 (25.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (8.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 27 (75.0%) people were employed full-time, and 3 (8.3%) were part-time.[11]

## References

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1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
3. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Tiroa, Manawatu-Wanganui". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
4. ^ Discover New Zealand - A Wises Guide (9th ed.). Wises Publications. 1994. p. 146.
5. ^ "Miringa Te Kakara (Tiroa, N.Z)". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
6. ^ Binney, Judith (5 May 2011). "Miringa Te Kakara cruciform house". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
7. ^ Pollock, Kerryn (1 March 2015). "King Country places–Benneydale–Prophetic movement". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
8. ^ "Board of Education". Auckland Star. 20 September 1905.
9. ^ a b "Opening of New School at Tiroa". King Country Chronicle. 23 May 1925.
10. ^ "Pet Kia, Tiroa School, Te Miringa, and fish". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
11. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Tiroa (187600). 2018 Census place summary: Tiroa

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Waitomo District, New Zealand

Seat: Te Kūiti

Populated places|

* Āria
* Awakino
* Maniaiti / Benneydale
* Māhoenui
* Marokopa
* Mōkau
* Piopio
* Rangitoto
* Taharoa
* Te Anga
* Te Kūiti
* Tiroa
* Waikawau
* Waitomo

Geographic features|

* Castle Craig Rock
* Gardner's Gut
* Lake Harihari
* Mangapohue Natural Bridge
* Marokopa Falls
* Rangitoto Range
* Ruakuri Cave
* Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Facilities and attractions|

* Kopaki railway station
* Mangapehi railway station
* Poro-O-Tarao railway station
* Puketutu railway station
* Te Kuiti railway station
* Wairere Power Station
* Waiteti railway station
* Waiteti Viaduct
* Waitomo Caves Hotel

Government|

* District Council
* Mayor
* Regional Council

Organisations|

* Piopio College

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